Google presents 72-qubit quantum computer
The chip is a 72-qubit quantum computing chip meant to be used by researchers at the forefront of the field. It is now clear that the crown has been snatched away from the latter.

Amazon working on fix for Alexa's unprompted laughter
Some people have said the laughter happened in response to unrelated commands, while others reported that it occurred unprompted. In the meantime, Alexa users will just have to deal with Alexa's random fits of laughter.

US Won't 'Allow' Russian Meddling in Midterms
Trump picked up on that argument Tuesday, saying that the 2% of steel imported into the United States from China was misleading. Experts say the new sanctions are expected to target some subset of people from that list, though it's not yet clear who.

Cowboys open up on chase for Todd Carney
Two former teammates of Todd Carney's have supported his potential move back to the NRL after a four-year absence. "I think I've become a better player, a smarter player.

Saudi skies now open to flights to Israel
But the historic animosity has given way to cautious, if often denied, cooperation based on a shared enmity towards Iran. Saudi Arabia and Israel have no official diplomatic ties, like much of the Arab world.